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Readme, Overview, Changes
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New Features since J2SE 1.3 Platform docs
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Installation Instructions
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Compatibility
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Bugs
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API & Language Documentation

Java 2 Platform API Specification   (NO FRAMES)
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Note About sun.* Packages website
 
The Java Language Specification   (DOWNLOAD)
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The Java Virtual Machine Specification   (DOWNLOAD)
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Guide to Features - Java Platform
Design specs, functional specs, user guides, tutorials and demos.
You can Download PDF and PS versions of some docs.

Summary of New Features
Features added since version 1.3 of the Java 2 Platform.
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Basic Features
Virtual Machine docs
Security docs
Collections Framework docs
JavaBeansTM Component API docs
Internationalization docs
New I/O docs
I/O docs
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Language and Utility Packages docs
Logging docs
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Resources docs
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Extension Mechanism docs
Java Archive (JAR) Files docs
Java Native Interface (JNI) docs
Performance Enhancements
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Endorsed Standards Override Mechanism
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Miscellaneous Features
             (Applet tag, Deprecation)
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Java Foundation Classes (JFC)
Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) docs
Project Swing Components docs
2D Graphics and Imaging docs
Image I/O docs
Print Service docs
Input Method Framework docs
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Drag-and-Drop data transfer docs
Enterprise Features
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JDBCTM (Java Database Connectivity) docs
Java Naming and Directory InterfaceTM (JNDI) docs
Deployment
JavaTM Plug-in docs
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Tool Support
Java Platform Debugger Architecture (JPDA) docs
Java Virtual Machine Profiler Interface (JVMPI) docs


SDK Tool Documentation
Reference documentation for the SDK tools.

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Demos, Tutorials, Training, and Reference
Sample code for applets and applications, training, courses, and tutorials for the SDK.

Demonstration Applets and Applications docs
 
The Java Tutorial
        An example-filled guide to the Java programming language and core APIs.
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Effective Java
        Best selling guide about best programming practices. See also the review by James Gosling.
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Training for the Java programming language
        Directory of various training resources.
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On-Line Courses for the Java Programming Language
        Courses from the Java Developer ConnectionSM.
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The Java Class Libraries
        Code examples for the Java 2 Platform API:
1.2 Supplement
1.1 Packages: java.lang, java.net, java.text, java.util, java.math
1.1 Packages: java.applet, java.awt, java.beans
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The Java and Java 2 SDK FAQ
        Frequently asked questions about Java and the SDK.
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Code Conventions for the Java Programming Language
        Standards and styles for coding Java programs.
 
Java Documentation in WinHelp Format
        For Windows users.
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